Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

Topics: Family Fun 

Age Range: Preschool 

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family and connect over a delicious meal. Getting your child involved with Thanksgiving cooking is not only a great way to spend time together, it can also teach them important math-related skills and help them build their confidence.

Here are some kid-friendly Thanksgiving recipes you can make together this year.

Mashed Potatoes

A Thanksgiving staple, mashed potatoes are an ideal dish for your child to help make. They can select the best potatoes, measure ingredients, and even help you with mashing.

Try Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes from Genius Kitchen, or Garlic & Herb Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes from the Soccer Mom Blog.

Cheesy Cauliflower Tots

Plain cauliflower may not be your child’s favorite food, but adding cheese can help. If you chop the cauliflower, you can let your child mix the ingredients and fill a muffin tin.

Find the Cheesy Cauliflower Tots recipe at Julie Harrington’s website.

Cranberry Crescent Rolls or Apple Pie Bites

With just two ingredients, cranberry crescent rolls are a unique Thanksgiving appetizer that’s easy to put together. Depending on the age of your child, they may be able to assemble these crescent rolls on their own while you handle using the oven.

Get the recipe for Cranberry Crescent Rolls at Beauty Through Imperfection.

Apple Pie Bites also use frozen crescent roll dough as a base. Then, add brown sugar, apple pie spice, pecans, and apple slices. You can find the recipe for Apple Pie Bites at The Blond Cook.

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

With just five ingredients and no baking required, kids can take ownership over the Thanksgiving Day dessert. You may want to help with measuring and mixing ingredients, depending on the age of your child.

Find the recipe for No-Bake Pumpkin Pie from Highlights.

These-kid friendly Thanksgiving recipes are a great way to create memories and a delicious dinner for the whole family. As always, when helping your child cook in the kitchen, keep safety in mind. Ensure your child knows the rules of the kitchen, and be sure to handle all chopping and stove and oven tasks yourself.